A Touch of Crunch

One of the items on the seder plate, "karpas," usually represented by parsley, is Passover's most blatant nod to springtime. Bring this seder ritual to the meal by offering a simple appetizer of crisp radishes.

A Green Take on Soup

Three Springtime Mains

With all due respect to brisket, pan-roasted chicken feels just right for the season, when brightened with spring's current poster child: ramps. An all-green spring salad and leek-spiked kugel round out the roster.

A Creamy Coconut Finale

Fight the temptation to recreate cakes or cookies with matzo meal—the results are too often heavy and unsatisfying. Instead, focus on a dessert that is naturally flour-free, like a rich coconut custard.